SVMC Recognizes Nursing Staff

BENNINGTON, VT—June 17, 2019— Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's (SVMC) nursing staff was recognized on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Mount Anthony Country Club. The annual event highlights the qualities of a Magnet Center for Nursing Excellence, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, professional practice, and innovation.

SVMC’s leadership presented four awards. Connie Furlon of SVMC Cardiology, was named the Spirit of Magnet Honoree. Dedrick Luikens, MD, of the Emergency Department, was named the Magnet Physician of the Year. The LPN Excellence Award was given to Susan Welch, LPN, of the Emergency Department. From among more than a dozen nominees, Adrienne Gigliotti, RN, of the ICU, was named the Nursing Excellence Award winner.

Claire Murray, MSN, RN, was honored for her 9-year service on the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Board of Trustees and for her significant contributions and dedication to the nursing profession.

About SVHC:
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is a comprehensive, preeminent, health care system providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable care to the communities of Bennington and Windham Counties of Vermont, eastern Rensselaer and Washington Counties of New York, and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. SVHC includes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, and the SVHC Foundation. SVMC includes 25 primary and specialty care practices. For more information, visit svhealthcare.org.